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Joe Schmidt makes worrying Australia admission after narrow win over Fiji
Irish Mirror
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July 6, 2025
Joe Schmidt has acknowledged that Australia's narrow 21-18 win over Fiji will likely reinforce the British and Irish Lions as the favourites for the upcoming Test series. The Wallabies narrowly evaded an embarrassing defeat thanks to Harry Wilson,...
PM leads charm offensive as Wallabies clash with Fiji
9News
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July 6, 2025
They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family, but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region. With China's influence growing, Australia is pushing back, turning Wallabies into ambassadors....
Fiji’s UPR Report Adopted: Progress Acknowledged, Legal Reforms Still Urgently Needed
CIVICUS
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Geneva 01 July 2025 Statement at the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report of Fiji Delivered by Olimjon Bakhtaliev, CIVICUS CIVICUS, Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental...
Safeguarding Melanesian fishing communities against climate threats
Pacific News Service
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Those who live on the islands and atolls of the southwestern Pacific Ocean are exposed to rising seas and severe storms like almost no one else on Earth, and yet only a fraction are insured against the growing threat of climate change-related...
Noah Lolesio hurt as last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji in only Lions warm-up
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...
Australia secure controversial late win over Fiji with disputed try
The Irish Times
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Australia 21 Fiji 18 Following on from the Lions’ clunky win over the Waratahs on Saturday, the Wallabies played a proverbial get-out-of-jail card against Fiji in Newcastle on Sunday to complete a win that was ultimately fortunate, controversial,...
Late Harry Wilson try saves Australian blushes with narrow win over Fiji ahead of Lions Tests
Irish Independent
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It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the Wallabies from the prospect of an embarrassing defeat in their only match before taking on Andy Farrell's tourists. Fiji trailed 14-0 but scored a...
Wallabies struggle past Fiji as first Lions Test looms
RTE Ireland
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July 6, 2025
Australia scraped past Fiji 21-18 in a performance that suggests the British and Irish Lions have little to fear heading into their Test series. It took a try by Harry Wilson in the 78th minute that was converted by Ben Donaldson to rescue the...
Fiji PM says China military presence not welcome in Pacific
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Wednesday that he is opposed to China gaining a permanent military foothold in the South Pacific region. "If they want to come, who would welcome them? Not Fiji," Rabuka told reporters during an address...
Fiji tightens maritime protection measures
Pacific Media Network
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The Fiji government has warned all vessel owners and boat operators that failure to comply with lawful directives regarding maritime safety and environmental protection will result in legal consequences. The warning follows an incident in early...
Schmidt frustrated and relieved after last-gasp win over Fiji
Channel News Asia
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt felt a mixture of relief and frustration after Australia's last-gasp win over Fiji on Sunday, he said after their only match before the British & Irish Lions series. Captain Harry Wilson scored the...
Fiji joins global frontline in cybercrime war
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Manoa Kamikamica Fiji has become the first Pacific Island country to sign the Second Protocol of the Budapest Convention. This move will help to strengthen the fight against cybercrime. Communications and Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica...
Australia v Fiji: Five takeaways as Harry Wilson saves Wallabies’ blushes but Joe Schmidt dealt a hammer blow before B&I Lions
Planet Rugby
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July 6, 2025
Following the Wallabies’ narrow 21-18 victory over Fiji in Newcastle, here are our five takeaways from Australia’s only game before the British and Irish Lions Test Series. Top line The Wallabies were put to task by a fantastic Fijian outfit...
Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller
SA Rugby magazine
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 on Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat. Australia coach Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff will be scratching their heads looking for answers ahead of...
Avoiding embarrassing defeat: Last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat ahead of their three-Test series with British and Irish Lions. In their lone game before facing Andy Farrell's...
Last-gasp try saves 'massively relieved' Australia against Fiji
RTL Today
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admitted he was "massively relieved" after skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday, avoiding an embarrassing defeat ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. In their lone game...
YOUR FIJI, YOUR VOICE | ‘Coalition solid’ PM dismisses no-confidence fears
The Fiji Times
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July 6, 2025
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed concerns that his Government’s 2025– 2026 National Budget could trigger a vote of no confidence, despite serious allegations levelled against a Cabinet minister in the recent Commission of Inquiry...
Wallabies strike late to edge Fiji in Lions warm-up test
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
NEWCASTLE, Australia - Australia lost starting flyhalf Noah Lolesio to injury as they came from behind with a late try to beat Fiji 21-18 in their only warm-up for the test series against the British & Irish Lions on Sunday. Captain Harry...
Love Island USA's Austin Shepard hits back at 'crazy' racism allegations
The Mirror US
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July 6, 2025
Just days after a racism scandal broke out involving Cierra Ortega, another Love Island USA star Austin Shepard has clapped back at similar accusations and branded them as "crazy". Austin was eliminated from Love Island USA season 7 during the...
Fiji Opposes Chinese Military Base In Pacific, Says PM Rabuka
StratNews Global
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July 2, 2025
Home China Fiji Opposes Chinese Military Base In Pacific, Says PM Rabuka Strategically placed between the United States and Asia, the Pacific Islands are a focus of rivalry between Washington and Beijing for security ties. Fiji opposes China...